Blackwell attacks Leeds over Reid sacking

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KEVIN Blackwell, the Leeds United manager, has accused the former Elland Road regime of “outrageous” behaviour in the way they went about sacking Peter Reid. Headed by Professor John McKenzie, the then chairman, the Leeds board opted to dismiss Reid after just 22 Premiership games in charge of the cash-starved club. Ten months later they are rebuilding under Blackwell in the Championship.

With Gerald Krasner now chairing the Leeds board, Blackwell is happy with the club’s direction. But he remains upset by the manner of Reid’s dismissal, particularly by the way he — as a member of Reid’s staff —